As a homeowner, you rely upon your roof to safeguard your home and all of the things inside it. So, what do you plan to do if a tree falls on your roof in the middle of the night, or hail and extreme winds ripped it apart? Do you know whom to call? Listed below are a couple of questions about what to do in the event that you need an emergency roof repair:
What certifies as an emergency roofing repair?
Water infiltration is at risk once a roofing system is compromised. A proper roof repair must be addressed quickly, or a defensive cover must be immediately installed in order to stop any further structural and interior damage. This can be done by contacting your nearest roofing experts. In most cases, a roofing expert will emergency tarp the breach in the roof or broken part until the weather system elapses so as to evaluate the damage that has been done and come up with a rather permanent roof repair.
What kind of conditions requires a roof leak repair?
In most cases, a roofing system can be compromised by either an animal or a fire, or maybe due to a weather event. Mother Nature is an amazingly powerful opponent for any roofing system there is. Winds that surpass speeds of up to 50 mph have the strength to rip apart roof shingles and reveal the substrate. In addition, limbs will be torn off from trees and tossed about like toothpicks which can penetrate the roof. There is also the possibility that lightning can strike and literally create a hole through the roof; squirrels and raccoons can also make sizable holes in the roof since they love to chew through rotted wood. Fire, on the other hand, can destroy anything in its path.
What happens if you call an expert for emergency roofing repairs?
Emergency roofing experts usually wait until a calamity such as a storm pass away—if the call was made during the middle of a storm—and then mobilize in a quick and orderly fashion. Always keep in mind that safety for their workers is a number one priority and there is almost nothing that they can reasonably do when extreme wind, heavy rain, and lightning is present during a storm. If it is a fire that caused the roof damage, roof experts will try to bring the roof’s framework back to a water-tight condition. Most of the time fire can compromise the structural stability of a roofing system—this makes access to all areas of the roof critical.
What must be done by a homeowner during a roof damage?
The first and foremost thing that you should do during a roof damage is DO NOT panic. Damage has already been done to your roof so the next thing you should do is to contact your insurance provider and a professional roofing contractor to assist. In addition, take some time to look at your replacement and repair options once a roofing contractor has safeguarded the roof and prevented any further damage to your home.
Do not try to fix or replace the roof on your own. There is a big chance that you will get injured and you will not even be able to assess the actual damage yourself. Roofs and ceiling can be easily fixed, broken bones are an entirely different thing. Put your damages and losses in writing—with photos if possible. This way you will be able to keep track of an ongoing emergency roof repair.
Here at George Kent, we have trained and dedicated professionals that are willing to provide unparalleled service depending on your roofing needs.
